SB51 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Midway, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions
Summary: The Town of Midway can decide, by ordinance, to allow Sunday alcohol sales after 1 p.m. within its limits.
What This Bill Does
This bill gives Midway a local option to permit Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. through a town council ordinance. It applies only in Midway, Bullock County. The council can decide which licensed retailers may sell, whether sales are for onsite or offsite consumption, and other rules about Sunday alcohol sales.

Who It Affects
Local alcohol retailers licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: they may be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays after 1 p.m. if the town council passes the qualifying ordinance and sets the rules.
Residents and visitors of the Town of Midway: their options for purchasing and consuming alcohol on Sundays after 1 p.m. depend on the council's ordinance and the licensee rules.

Key Provisions
Section 1 limits the act to the Town of Midway in Bullock County.
Section 2 authorizes the town council to set by ordinance whether alcohol can be sold and consumed on Sundays after 1:00 p.m., including which licensees may sell and whether sales are for off-premises consumption, and other related rules.
Section 3 makes the act effective immediately after Governor's approval (or when it becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Bullock County